When you think of self-care, do you think of manis, pedis and massages? If so, I get it. But that’s just part of it. I break self-care into buckets, one being emotional self-care – taking care of your emotional health. Acts of self-care in this bucket include:...
I have been working with an amazing client, Em. She was diagnosed with PCOS and had been trying for two years to get pregnant. In her words, trying to conceive had become obsessive. She was doing too much. It’s been wonderful to watch her transform as she has gone...
I got a great question last week: What are the goals of diet and nutrition for infertility? The reason diet is important is that gut health is linked to all health. Through dietary changes you can: Reduce inflammation, which is the precursor to disease. Increase...
I’ve had lots of conversations this week with women who are trying to conceive. And each of their journeys is as unique as they are. A common thread, however, was Mother’s Day, and whether they were going to celebrate the mother or mother-figure in their lives (not...
I had a call with one of my clients who is well into her second trimester. She came to work with me after failed fertility treatment cycles and multiple miscarriages and she got pregnant naturally, which was her dream. She would love nothing more than to feel excited...
What's your “why”? Why do you want to change your diet? To be in the best shape to have a baby? To boost egg quality? To make sure you're doing all you can to optimize your next fertility treatment cycle? Once you determine your why, you'll be more focused. I...
My remarkable client, Kayla, has PCOS. She started working with me to prep for IVF after failed IUI cycles. She put in the work, and It’s been wonderful to see how she has transformed. I asked her some questions about her journey I thought would be really supportive...
I know first-hand the sadness and disappointment you may be feeling after a failed fertility treatment cycle. I would have loved to have had someone help me navigate those uncertain times. Here’s what I’ve learned. First, it’s so important to grieve the loss you are...
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits is shown to prevent or reverse many illnesses. And when you’re trying to get pregnant, eating more plant-based protein rather than animal protein has been shown to reduce the risk of infertility, including ovulatory infertility....
Two of my clients started ovulating again, and got pregnant naturally for the first time. One of the major lifestyle changes they each made was cutting back on long sessions of high-intensity exercise several times a week. And it’s not just them. Studies have shown...
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